JK Moving Services has issued its 2026 outlook for the commercial and residential moving sectors, highlighting rising costs and artificial intelligence as two of the biggest forces set to shape the year ahead.

Tuesday 19 May 2026 is International Movers’ Day, as declared by FEDEMAC for the first time last year.

Volvo Trucks has secured significant new business from HayWay Group, with major orders placed for fleets in both the United States and Europe.

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has appointed Richard Ellithorne as Head of Commercial, a newly created role designed to support membership growth, strengthen services and expand the Association’s training offer.

Business Moves Group (BMG) has appointed Ricky Kruger as southern regional manager, giving him overall responsibility for the company’s southern operations at a time of strong growth across the region.

London-based James Removals has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a new Volvo FH 460 Globetrotter XL 6x2 rear-steer rigid, marking a return to Volvo Trucks following a positive experience with its first vehicle from the marque in 2022.

Arpin International Group has appointed Sarah Terilli as Director of Operations and Administration, supporting its corporate international and domestic service divisions.

Irwin Mitchell has strengthened its prime residential property offering with the appointment of Anoushka Parker as Legal Director in its Residential Property team.

Basil Fry & Company has announced the appointment of Melissa Stoy as its new Commercial Director, marking a significant milestone for both the business and Melissa personally.

X1 Sales & Lettings has begun 2026 on a high, celebrating major international success and national recognition after a standout run in two leading industry awards programmes.

A milestone moment was marked at its Foxash premises for Schofield Removals with the delivery of a brand new removal truck – the largest ever to join the company’s fleet.

Heart Relocation has opened a new office in Singapore, marking a key milestone in the relocation management company’s global expansion strategy and strengthening support for clients across Asia-Pacific.

Employers are being urged to act now ahead of the wide-ranging changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, according to Kathryn Gilbert, Head of HR Services, and Lorna Thorley, HR Advisor, at Sheffield-based Bhayani HR & Employment Law.

London removals and storage specialist Top Removals has relocated its operations to a newly acquired, state-of-the-art, headquarters in Purfleet, Essex.

Grospiron Mobility Solutions has appointed Corinne Salon as Head of Operations, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to grow in international mobility.

UK removals and relocation specialist Bournes marked the close of its 150th anniversary year with a company-wide celebration, recognising the employees who have shaped the business across generations.

Bishop’s Move has completed a complex, multi-phase, relocation programme in Oxford, supporting the phased move into the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Arts and Humanities as part of a wider campus transformation.

As the UK transport and engineering sectors face a widening skills shortage, Mac’s Truck Sales is making the case for long-term training over short-term recruitment.

Asia-Pacific’s corporate lending landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, according to Michel Lowy, Co-Founder and CEO of SC Lowy.

FIDI Global Alliance has published an open letter addressing the growing disruption to global supply chains and international mobility caused by the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf.